Francesco Sciortino
Proxima Fusion
Francesco Sciortino is a co-founder and CEO of Proxima Fusion, which aims to deliver fusion energy as a viable energy source. Proxima Fusion is the first-ever spin-out company from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics.
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Game-changing Engineering
Proxima Fusion CEO Francesco Sciortino and Christian Teichmann of Burda Principal Investments discuss how a small team can drive game-changing engineering in the quest for fusion energy, using novel methodologies that could serve…
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Fusion: On the Way to Energy Security
Fusion energy is an important technology in achieving the goal of “net zero” emissions by 2050. It’s a clean energy source with fuels available everywhere, reducing geopolitical dependencies – but it’s challenging to…
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Renewable Energies: Key Enabler of a Circular Economy
If we want to power a greener, cleaner future we need clean energy. Because everything we produce and consume requires energy – mostly in the form of electricity. Are wind, water and sunlight…
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The Promptah No. 3: “Future Positive!”
In its third issue, DLD’s people magazine for curious minds highlights the rapid evolution of AI and celebrates Esther Dyson as a pioneer of using tech for good.
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DLD Munich 2025
Europe’s leading innovation conference celebrates its 20th anniversary from January 16-18, 2025, in Munich. Find out about speakers, location details and how to attend…
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DLD Munich 2024
DLD24 brought together experts from business, science and culture. Revisit this exciting event here with talks, videos, images…
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DLD Circular 2023
This event explored the vision of a circular economy and how technological advances can foster innovative business concepts and societal transformation – shaping a sustainable world.
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